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Far to the north, in the frozen wastes of Polar Mars, lay the home of the Holy Therns, sacred and inviolate. Only John Carter dared to go there to find his lost Dejah Thoris. But between him and his goal lay the bones of all who had gone before.

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Far to the north, in the frozen wastes of Polar Mars, lay the home of the Holy Therns, sacred and inviolate. Only John Carter dared to go there to find his lost Dejah Thoris. But between him and his goal lay the bones of all who had gone before.

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John Taliaferro is the author of ""Tarzan Forever: The Life of Edgar Rice Burroughs,"" ""Creator of Tarzan"" and ""Great White Fathers: The Story of the Obsessive Quest to Create Mount Rushmore,"" He lives in Texas and Montana.

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Classic book great read bad e reader version

Retro Sci-Fi Goodness!
Warlord of Mars is the third novel in a

Retro Sci-Fi Goodness!

Warlord of Mars is the third novel in a series of eleven books. This one is easily as good as the first two. Since these were written a full century ago (A Princess of Mars - book one - was published in 1912) some of the terminology is a bit antiquated and certainly what we now know about Mars quickly puts the kibosh on any of the terrain or life forms described in the story; But probably then, as now, the reader should enjoy these stories as fun, escapist romps, and not worry so much about the details, and in that I was successful.

I have a heck of a time tracking down good physical copies of these books to read, so it may be awhile until I arrive at book four - but make it I shall. Very enjoyable, I suppose I should get around to some Tarzan as well.

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Very good book

I read this book in high school back in the sixties, and loved it. I got an electronic copy to reread because of the upcoming movie, "John Carter." I found the story as compelling today as I did back then; additionally, I found that the story included some barbs aimed at society that I missed as a teenager.
I would definitely recommend this book to anyone that likes science fiction and fantasy.

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irisqueen

Posted January 1, 2012

Recommended

I read Edgar Rice Burroughs" Mars series when I was ten years old. At age 80, I was happy to read them again. John Carter was again magically transported to Mars in this story of adventure which tells of his becoming the supreme ruler of Mars.

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Anonymous

Posted May 18, 2006

great till the end

In the initial Martian trilogy, Edgar Rice Burroughs created a tremendous world in Barsoom, a beautiful princess in Dejah Thoris, and a great hero in john Carter. This, the last of the three, is hardly a letdown from the previous novels, having plenty of hairsbreadth escapes, derringdo, and adventure. The various locales are well realized, and the villains sufficiently loathsome. Sadly, in the denouement, Burroughs gives his readers a cheat. (Spoiler ahead for those who haven't read the book.) Carter doesn't kill Thurid or Matai Shang though both die. Had it not been for this, the book would deserve five stars.

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Anonymous

Posted May 18, 2001

Very Awesome!

John Carter is a very daring character. He would do anything for his beloved princess.

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Anonymous

Posted January 18, 2000

Best of Fantasy/Science Fiction

The Martian series by Burroughs is captivating. I have read the entire series several times and have never grown tired of living the adventures of John Carter. If you pay close attention, you will notice quite a few inconsistencies in Burrough's writting, but this seems to make the series that more enjoyable. It is crude, but at the same time totally captivating. I think that anyone who loves science fiction will enjoy the Martian series. I know I have. :-)

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